The challenges and growth of Aromatherapy in the Philippines with Jirbie Go

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In this episode, Nikki interviews Jirbie Go about what’s happening in the Philippines regarding aromatherapy.

Jirbie became a certified aromatherapist in 2019, is a certified aromatherapy teacher, has publications in multiple international aromatherapy journals, is a proud member of the International Clinical Aromatherapy Network (ICAN), is a board member and Philippine representative for the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA), Founder of the Alliance of the Philippine Aromatherapists (APA), and founder of the Aromatherapy Institute of the Philippines.

In this episode, Nikki and Jirbie go over

• How she started her aromatherapy journey
• Being an animal rescuer, how she uses aromatherapy around her cats
• What aromatherapy in the Philippines looks like
• Ylang Ylang distillation and bringing forth the emerging oils from the Philippines
• Her experience visiting a vitex lagundi/negundo farm
• Aromatherapy and the medical community
• Goal to integrate aromatherapy into the medical system
• The importance of proper research and documentation
• Supporting clients through cancer
• The importance of proper education
• And more!

Connect with Jirbie

Website: www.couchwasabi.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jirbiego/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/couchwasabi

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This podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself!

Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan